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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.40, 9,498.30 and 3,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.40, 9,498.30 and 3,731.80 is: 5,601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.40 : 9,498.30 = 3,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.40/9,498.30 = 3,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.40x = 9,498.30 × 3,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.40x = 35,445,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,445,755.94/6,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.95

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